Specifications: Opel Corsa A 1.2 S (55 Hp) 1982, 1983

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Opel Corsa A 1.2 S (55 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Opel
Model Corsa
Generation Corsa A
Modification (Engine) 1.2 S (55 Hp)
Start of production 1982 year
End of production 1983 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 6.9 l/100 km
34.09 US mpg
40.94 UK mpg
14.49 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 16 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 16 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 15.2 sec
Maximum speed 152 km/h
94.45 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 13.5 kg/Hp, 74.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 8.2 kg/Nm, 121.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 55 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 46 Hp/l
Torque 90 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
66.38 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Transverse
Engine Model/Code 12ST
Engine displacement 1196 cm3
72.98 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 4
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 77.8 mm
3.06 in.
Piston Stroke 62.9 mm
2.48 in.
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain SOHC
Engine oil capacity 3 l
3.17 US qt | 2.64 UK qt
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Coolant 6.1 l
6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 740 kg
1631.42 lbs.
Max. weight 1215 kg
2678.62 lbs.
Max load 475 kg
1047.2 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 270 l
9.53 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1060 l
37.43 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 42 l
11.1 US gal | 9.24 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 3622 mm
142.6 in.
Width 1532 mm
60.31 in.
Height 1365 mm
53.74 in.
Wheelbase 2343 mm
92.24 in.
Front track 1320 mm
51.97 in.
Rear (Back) track 1300 mm
51.18 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 140 mm
5.51 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.36
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10 m
32.81 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front brakes Disc
Rear brakes Drum
Tires size 145/70 R13
Wheel rims size 13

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